Night Shift Mental Health Worker - Inpatient & Outpatient

Prime Healthcare Services; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

PrimE-Academy professional development

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin is seeking a Part-Time Mental Health Worker for Night shifts to support inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care. Under supervision, you’ll assist licensed staff with daily living activities and basic nursing tasks within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a valid CNA license (or 1+ year MH hospital experience) and BLS within 30 days. Prior MH experience and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State. If not a CNA, at least one year of mental health worker experience in a hospital setting.
• BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• One year of prior mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in patient care and activities of daily living.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and staff; document care.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
• Perform some clerical duties as assigned and provide basic nursing care for adults and geriatrics.

Skills

CNA license

BLS certification within 30 days

Mental health experience

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Tools

Medical terminology knowledge

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin is seeking a Part-Time Mental Health Worker for Night shifts to support inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care. Under supervision, you’ll assist licensed staff with daily living activities and basic nursing tasks within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a valid CNA license (or 1+ year MH hospital experience) and BLS within 30 days. Prior MH experience and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.